03-21-25

Episode 2511 - In this information-packed episode, Ted and Austin Broer analyze critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and pressing health concerns while offering practical solutions for navigating an increasingly unstable world. The episode opens with Ted’s detailed analysis of a devastating fire at a substation near Heathrow Airport that stranded over 200,000 travelers worldwide. He provides insider aviation perspective on the fragility of electrical infrastructure at major transportation hubs, warning listeners to avoid Heathrow due to its recurring disruptions and poor contingency planning. This leads to broader concerns about the vulnerability of Western power grids to targeted attacks, with Ted advising pilots to designate multiple alternative airports during flight planning. Mental health takes center stage as they examine the alarming rise in depression and anxiety, particularly among adolescents. Both hosts criticize the over-prescription of antidepressants, arguing these medications mask underlying nutritional deficiencies rather than addressing root causes. They connect the youth mental health crisis to social media influence, poor nutrition, and the breakdown of traditional support systems.